Unlock the family secrets in your DNA!
Discover the answers to your family history mysteries using the most
cutting edge tool available. This plain-English guide (newly updated and
expanded to include th latest DNA developments) will teach you what DNA
tests are available; the pros and cons of the major testing companies;
and how to choose the right test to answer your specific genealogy
questions. And once you've taken a DNA test, this guide will help you
use your often-overwhelming results, with tips for understanding
ethnicity estimates, navigating suggested cousin matches, and using
third-party tools like GEDmatch to further analyze your data.
The book features:
- Colorful diagrams and expert definitions that explain key DNA terms
and concepts such as haplogroups and DNA inheritance patterns
- Detailed guides to each of the major kinds of DNA tests and tips for
selecting the DNA test that can best help you solve your family
mysteries, with case studies showing how each can be useful
- Information about third-party tools you can use to more thoroughly
analyze your test results once you've received them
- Test comparison guides and research forms to help you select the most
appropriate DNA test and organize your results
- Insights into how adoptees and others who know little about their
ancestry can benefit from DNA testing
Whether you've just heard of DNA testing or you've tested at all three
major companies, this guide will give you the tools you need to unpuzzle
your DNA and discover what it can tell you about your family tree.
